Following the overwhelming response to their recently announced UK and European run, KestheBand has officially expanded their ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour with newly announced dates across the United States and Canada. In addition, the band has added a second show in The Netherlands and a brand-new stop in Belgium – further solidifying their growing international footprint.
The North American leg will see the Trinidad and Tobago-born collective bring their electrifying live experience to major music capitals across the US and Canada, continuing their mission to share Caribbean culture on some of the world’s most celebrated stages. This exciting announcement follows KestheBand’s groundbreaking, sold-out SummerStage Shows at Central Park in 2025 and their historic January 2026 headlining performance at the Unity Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
What began as a three-city European run has quickly expanded in response to demand, signaling a defining global moment for the band and for the Soca music genre at large.
“Taking Soca to legendary music cities around the world is deeply meaningful for us,” said Kees Dieffenthaller, lead vocalist of KestheBand. “These are places that have shaped global music history for generations. To bring the sound of Trinidad and Tobago – the spirit of Carnival, the rhythm of our ancestors, the joy of our people – into those spaces is powerful. Soca belongs on those stages. It belongs in every conversation about world music. This tour is about continuing the journey with music lovers from all walks of life and planting that cultural flag with pride.”
The ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour represents the full spectrum of KesTheBand’s diverse identity and seismic evolution. Roots honours calypso traditions, African rhythms, and ancestral storytelling. Rock embodies growth, experimentation, and global fusion. Soca remains the heartbeat – a vibrant, contemporary expression of Caribbean freedom and celebration. Together, they form the unmistakable sonic signature that is etched into the hearts of fans and has propelled the band into the international spotlight.
Presented in partnership with WME and Live Nation, the tour underscores the surging global demand for Kestheband’s dynamic live performances. Each show promises a high-energy, immersive experience: blending beloved anthems with fresh arrangements that reflect the legendary band’s continued artistic evolution.
Tickets are available at www.kestheband.com
– Venue Presale for US & Canada Dates begins on Thursday 5th March 2026 from 10AM local
– General Onsale for US & Canada Dates begins on Friday 6th March 2026 10AM local
– General Onsale for New Europe Dates begins on Friday 6th March 2026 10AM local